Pea salad is usually made with raw peas. Pea salad is slower to spoil than its cousin, the chicken salad. It makes a good summer picnic vegetable. However, due to the eggs and mayonnaise, avoid leaving in the sun, or outside of refrigeration for lengthy periods of time. This can be a quick way to use up mayonnaise and boiled eggs during a power outage. Some people like to add bread or cracker crumbs for texture. Be sure they are gluten free. In a mixed gluten/gluten free household, be aware of gluten crumbles in food jars, such as mayonnaise.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: No, though it is better after 12 hours of refrigeration
A. Set timer to boil eggs for one hour before meal preparation
B. Set timer to one hour while eggs boil
C. Eggs need to cool before shelling
D. Set timer for 10 to 15 minutes of preparation time
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Colored mixing bowls
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Crackers
Crumbs (gluten)
Eggs
Mayonnaise
Onion
Pepper
Relish
Spices
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Eggs
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Chopping board
Mixing bowl
Paring knife
Wooden spoon
Pan: 2 to 3 quart sauce pan
Ingredients:
Meat:
4 boiled eggs
Vegetables:
Optional:
1/4 cup chopped onion
15 ounces of peas
Other ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup of mayonnaise (adjust as needed)
2 tablespoons of pickle relish (or diced pickles)
Dash of salt
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
(Commonly includes: garlic powder, lemon pepper)
Optional:
Cracker crumbs (gluten free)
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
1. Boil at full boil for 10 minutes 4 eggs.
Takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
2. Chop and add to medium sized mixing bowl:
1/4 cup of celery
4 boiled eggs
1/2 cup of mayonnaise (adjust as needed)
1/4 cup of onions
2 tablespoons of pickles
Optional:
15 ounces of peas
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Commonly: garlic powder, lemon pepper
3. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
4. Add more mayonnaise if needed.
5. If too moist, crumble, and add a few gluten free crackers until moisture level is correct.
Cook Temperature: None
Cook Time: None
Servings: 4
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings
Counter safe: 30 minutes and place in the fridge
Fridge safe: 3 to 5 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: Don't freeze * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Allow to warm on plate for 3 to 5 minutes before eating.
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